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Augusta, GA
Augusta · Richmond County · GA 30901
Updated June 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$84K
Median Price
5/100
Walk Score
7.1/10
Schools
167 min
to Atlanta, GA
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
FSafety
18/100
B-Schools
71/100
CQuietness
60/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
5/100
WYLT Score41/100
Our Take
Augusta offers a very low cost of living, but the economy is weak and the area is largely car‑dependent. The public schools are decent and the flood risk is minimal, yet crime and lack of transit make it a mixed choice for families or commuters.
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The Good
- ✓Extremely affordable housing and rentals
- ✓Average public school ratings around 7/10
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓Diverse community with a large African‑American population
Real Talk
- !Median household income is only $22k and unemployment is 845 people
- !Walkscore is 5, so most errands need a car
- !Commute to Atlanta is over 2½ hours
- !Crime levels tend to be higher than in similar sized towns
- $Higher property taxes relative to income
- $Utility costs can be high in hot, humid summers
- $Possible need for car maintenance/insurance
Best For
Low‑income familiesFirst‑time buyers with tight budgetsRenters looking for cheap optionsPeople who can work remotely from a quiet, inexpensive home
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Augusta, GA
F
Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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